AirTalk for September 3, 2009
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Fire update
Firefighters have made progress on the Station Fire, which has burned more than 144,000 acres, but now is 38% contained. The fire is moving to the southeast above Pasadena, Sierra Madre, and Monrovia, and also west toward Pacoima Canyon, prompting the evacuation of 11 homes. Officials believe the Station Fire was caused by humans, though they are unsure whether it was deliberately set. Larry Mantle finds out the latest developments.
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SEC report on Madoff
The SEC released a report today criticizing its 2004-2005 investigation into Bernard Madoff's business practices. With "more than ample information," regulators did not uncover a Ponzi scheme. What did the SEC miss, and what threw investigators off the trail? Larry Mantle learns more.
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11am fire update
Larry Mantle checks in with KPCC reporters Susan Valot and Brian Watt on the status of Southern California's wildfires.
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Global quest for better health care
What can the United States, the richest of rich nations, learn from other countries' health systems? Quite a bit, writes T.R. Reid in "The Healing of America." The Washington Post correspondent embarked on an international medical tour to uncover the merits and pitfalls of universal care. Reid concludes that America spends far more than other countries for lower quality, uneven care. Larry Mantle learns more about health systems in India, Japan, Britain, Taiwan and elsewhere, and the lessons they offer for the United States on the road to better, cheaper and fairer health care for all.
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Events
Film Week Oscar Preview
Sunday, February 19, 2012
1 p.m.
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It’s a hit with boffo box office! The 10th annual “Film Week on AirTalk” Academy Awards preview is coming to the historic Egyptian Theater on Hollywood Boulevard, Sunday, February 19th. The full cast of “Film Week” critics joins Larry Mantle to debate which nominees should take the top categories. Audience ... » More info
